All dogs that are six months of age or older must be registered with the Animal Control Centre.
Any person who is the owner of a dog that is six months of age or older must, within 14 days of becoming its owner, obtain a licence from the Animal Control Centre to keep the dog. [1] Some basic information about the dog will be requested, such as its breed, colour, gender, age and name.
As part of the licensing process, the dog owner's name and address will also be requested, which will be linked to a licence number engraved on a metal tag that can be attached to the dog's collar.
The licence fee is BBD $5 for one year, or BBD $10 for three years. [2] However, if the dog has been neutered or spayed, there is no fee for a dog licence if a valid neutering certificate is furnished at the time of the application. [3]
The Animal Control Centre has the right to refuse a licence to an applicant if they have reason to believe that the applicant may not take appropriate care of the dog's maintenance or wellbeing. [4]
All dog licences must be renewed within one month after they expire. [5]
The Animal Control Centre is located at Lazaretto, Black Rock, St. Michael (near the Department of Archives).
Persons can apply for a licence from the Animal Control Centre in St. Michael, or the Six Roads Polyclinic in St. Philip, or the Maurice Byer Polyclinic in St. Peter.
If you have questions about dog licensing, call the Animal Control Centre at +1 (246) 536-3161 or +1 (246) 536-3162.
Dog licences are not transferable. If a dog is transferred to a new owner, the previous owner must surrender their licence tag to the Animal Control Centre and provide the name and address of the new owner, who must obtain a licence within 14 days after becoming the owner of the dog. [6]
[1] Section 3(2) of the Dogs (Licensing and Control) Act, Cap. 177.
[2] Regulation 6(1) of the Dogs (Licensing and Control) Regulations, 1982 (as amended).
[3] Regulation 6(5) of the Dogs (Licensing and Control) Regulations, 1982 (as amended).
[4] Section 4(2) of the Dogs (Licensing and Control) Act, Cap. 177.
[5] Section 4(3)(a) of the Dogs (Licensing and Control) Act, Cap. 177.
[6] Section 5 of the Dogs (Licensing and Control) Act, Cap. 177.
The Animal Control Centre does not provide refunds if a dog licence is voided or revoked, regardless of the reason.
Dog licenses are not transferable. Please advise the new dog owner that they will need to obtain a dog licence from the Animal Control Centre.
No, it is not possible to apply online. Persons can apply for a licence from the Animal Control Centre in St. Michael, or the Six Roads Polyclinic in St. Philip, or the Maurice Byer Polyclinic in St. Peter.
It is not usually necessary to present your dog in order to apply for a licence.
The Animal Control Centre will ask you to provide some basic information about your dog, such as its breed, colour, gender, age and name. You will also be asked to provide your own name and address.
If your application for a licence is approved, you will be given a metal licence tag with the registration number engraved on it, which should be attached to your dog's collar.